To Enroll

To get started in our education programs, use this contact form or call us to schedule an appointment at (510) 251-1731.

To Volunteer

Please contact us using this form. Include in the message what subjects you are interested in tutoring, your preference for days and times, and if you have a preference for online or in-person tutoring. Note that tutors can be paired with literacy, GED, high school or college students. We can discuss options at orientation. We welcome you to call for more information.

To Reach A Staff Member

Call us at (510) 251-1731 or use this form and put the staff member’s name in the Subject line.

Location

2222 Curtis Street, Oakland, CA 94607

We are in West Oakland, at the corner of West Grand Avenue & Curtis Street. Street parking is available. DIRECTIONS

Next Step Learning Center Staff

Philip Arca, Executive Director

Peggy Presley, Director of Programs

Erin Ubaldo, Director of Administration & Development

Jennie Emard, College Transition Coordinator

Sophie Gardiner, Workforce Development Coordinator

Karen Matza, Reading Specialist

Tracey Kaufman, Operations Coordinator

Nicole Crosby, Opportunity Academy Teacher*

Lisa McCarty, Opportunity Academy Teacher*

Monique Guerrero, Opportunity Academy Paraeducator*

*in partnership with Alameda County Office of Education